It’s been quite a few weeks since we showed off the first previews of the upcoming ObjectDock 2.0. I also promised more screenshots, so not wanting to disappoint, here is another shot. This time we are looking at more of the dock configuration, and how simplified it is, but yet is still highly customizable. Remember, features and UI are still subject to change.
The newest Master WindowsBlinds skin to hit the galleries is KROME by vStyler. This skin was designed with Cinema 3D to give as he says, “a more realistic metal experience for the desktop customizing enthusiast.” The skins is compatible with both Windows XP and Vista. If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber, you also get 20% off this and any other Master Skin purchase, so don’t delay!
Stardock ( www.stardock.com ) announced today that its Impulse ( www.impulsedriven.com ) digital download platform and the popular MyColors desktop theme software application for Windows® have been certified by Microsoft as having successfully passed the “Compatible for Windows 7” certification program. With Impulse, users purchase their game and can then immediately download and install the game through the Impulse client which seamlessly manages updates, community features and more. Game...
Windows has come a long way in the GUI department, but it is still limited, and it’s hard to fully express your personal taste with the default themes in Windows. Windows 7 offers way more choices than it's predecessors, but if you want more than changing colors you are going to have to look beyond the default themes. In comes WindowBlinds 7 . WB7 is still in beta at this time, but it already supports Windows 7, and there are skinners out there who are already creating new them...
In case you have been living under a rock, you might know we are running a summer wallpaper contest here on WinCustomize. It’s a simple and fun contest that anyone can be part of, and have a chance to win some great prizes. Speaking of prizes, we have an addition to the prize poll from our friends at TechSmith . They have graciously offered a copy of SnagIt for the 1st and 2nd place winners, and we greatly appreciate their help. You can read more about SnagIt h...
The last poll we ran on WinCustomize asked if you use a Netbook PC. The results of that poll were very close, but the majority did come back with a “no” vote. I’d like to try that poll again in a few months and see if the results change much. For this weeks poll we ask, “Do You Help Friends/Family Customize Their PC?” Desktop skinning is still unknown to many people, so a lot of it is spread via word of mouth. Have you helped anyone in your family, or your group of friend...
It’s Monday again. In true Monday fashion, we take a look at some featured uploads from the past weekend that you might have missed otherwise. Check them out!
When Bush was President, not a day went by when someone in the media would highlight when Bush’s poll numbers dropped by even one point. Before the election, we couldn’t hear enough from the left and the media on how “popular” Obama was. Polls were everything to these people, but now, not so much. Why? The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 30% of the nation's voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing ...
I just wanted to put out a quick reminder that the WinCustomize Summer ‘09 Wallpaper contest is going on. Anyone can enter and participate, and we have some great prizes up for grabs. Get more information on prizes and submission guidelines here: https://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=359642
1MrPaul1 has released his first Master WindowBlinds skin on WinCustomize, INFINITY Ultimate. This skin became an instant favorite to the WC staff when I showed it to them. 1MrPaul1 put together a great design with a nice use of transparency and dark color. If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber, you get 20% off this and all Master skins. This is a beautiful skin and I think everyone will enjoy this one.
I was very excited when I found out about this. I used to play the original Tropico when it first came out, and just had a blast playing it. I don’t have the CD’s anymore, and they are a bit difficult to find, so seeing them on Impulse was great. Tropico Reloaded includes Tropico, Tropico: Paradise Island, and Tropico 2: Pirate Cove. Now is a great time to grab this, as Tropico 3 is in development, so what a better time than now to catch up on the series. ...
Once again the end of the week is here, and this week we have another superb edition of This Week in Skinning. Remember, this is just a small sample of the many skins we get in over the week, so always take a few minutes and go through the galleries, I'm sure you will find something you will like.
Yes, it is Friday! Another summer month is just about over, but don’t forget about our Summer wallpaper contest we have going on right now. Anybody can enter, and it’s a chance to win some great prizes including a subscription to Object Desktop Ultimate. Now for this weeks picks! DX Timer by RomanDA This is a simple DX gadget, but once again I’m impressed on how quickly something can be put together with DesktopX. Si...
The Weekend Sale on Impulse has started, and along with some great deals on games, we also have DeskScapes on sale for just $9.99! If you ever wanted animated wallpapers on your XP or Vista desktop, now is a great time to pick it up for yourself or a friend. Here are some examples of some cool .dreams (animated wallpapers).
The end of the week is rapidly approaching, and two good things always come. The weekend, and Impulse Weekend Buys! We have some big sales, including bundles and sales on complete catalog titles in the Impulse store. Check what’s on sale this weekend! 50% off Paradox Titles Free DLC Pack with pre-order Free HoI 2 with pre-order $12.95 $24.99 Complete Catalog Bundle $44.95 ...